The Practice Business Manager is responsible for: a. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities b. Functional management of all clinical and administrative staff c. Direct line management of the following staff:, Deputy Practice Manager, Clinical Team and Administration Team d. Managing the recruitment and retention of staff; e. Key liaison with Primary Care Network, the PCN Manager and any ARRS staff who provide a supporting service at the organisation f. Ensuring that all staff undertake a robust induction process, including staff employed via the PCN g. Establishing, reviewing and regularly updating job descriptions and person specifications h. Implementing and embedding an effective staff appraisal process i. Implementing effective systems for the resolution of disciplinary and grievance issues j. Maintaining an effective overview of and ensuring compliance with HR legislation k. Ensuring all staff have the appropriate level of training to enable them to carry out their individual roles and responsibilities effectively l. Managing the financial elements of the organisation, including budgets, bank accounts, accounting systems, petty cash, etc. seeking to maximise income and reduce expenditure in conjunction with the partners m. Maintaining an effective liaison with the accountant, overseeing organisation accounts, enduring year end figures are presented. n. Briefing partners on all financial matters, including forecasting. o. Managing and processing partners drawings, PAYE and pensions for practice staff p. Ensuring the organisation has appropriate insurance cover q. Developing, implementing and embedding an efficient business resilience plan (BRP) r. Managing contracts for services, i.e., cleaning, gardening, window cleaning etc. s. Managing the procurement of organisation equipment, supplies and services t. Coordinating the reviewing and updating of all organisation policies and procedures u. Leading change and continuous improvement initiatives; coordinating all projects within the organisation v. Coordinating and leading the compilation of organisation reports and the practice development plan (PDP) w. Ensuring the team reaches QOF targets (supported by the nursing and administrative leads) x. Adopting a strategic approach to the management of all patient services matters y. Developing, implementing and embedding an effective communication strategy (internal and external z. Ensuring the organisation maintains compliance with its NHS contractual obligations aa. Actively encouraging and promoting the use of patient online services bb. Publishing communications for internal and external use such as an organisation newsletter on a quarterly basis cc. Maintaining the organisation and NHS choices websites dd. Liaising at external meetings as required ee. Marketing the practice appropriately ff. Managing/supporting the management of the Patient Participation Group gg. Effectively managing/supporting the management of all complaints in line with current legislation and guidance hh. The management of the premises, including leading on health and safety aspects such as risk assessments and mandatory training ii. Managing the organisation IT system, delegating staff to act as administrators jj. Ensuring compliance with IT security and IG kk. Coordinating the organisation diary, ensuring meetings are scheduled appropriately